Cotoneaster congestus |
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Pyrenees Cotoneaster |
Description
This dependable evergreen shrub reaches 2.5' and 3' in width. It has a compact and rounded habit. It has white flowers and red berries and looks good in rock gardens or in a shrub border. This plant does well in full sun or part sun and is considered drought tolerant once it's established. It does best in fast draining soil and fertilization in the spring.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.